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New Kensington Salvation Army seeks red kettle volunteers
The Salvation Army needs volunteers to ring the bells at the red kettles for its annual fundraising campaign.
Every volunteer hour makes a difference, and all donations remain local. To offer your time, call Laurie at 724-335-7221, ext. 106.
Friends of Community Library conducting fundraiser
Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley are selling Places of the Heart pieces to benefit the library.
The collection features 12 miniature wooden replicas of key buildings from the Tarentum area such as Tarentum Train Station, Allegheny Valley Hospital, Manos Theater and Tarentum High School. Each piece costs $12.50. For details, visit alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or stop in at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights, Harrison.
Christmas concert planned Sunday by Kiski Valley Community Band
The Kiski Valley Community Band will present a Christmas concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Leechburg Elks, 228 Market St.
CDC guidelines will be followed, and face masks are required. Donations will be accepted for the Leechburg Food Bank.
Calendar
Apollo
Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.
Saturday: Apollo Area Historical Society will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. The current exhibit is a vintage toy display.
Dec. 31: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host a New Year’s Eve bingo at 8 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open with a full menu. There will be four Early Bird games, 17 regular games, four specials and a must-go jackpot that will pay $500. Cost: $25 for 12 on packet and hot dog with kraut, if purchased by Dec. 22, after Dec. 22, $30. Tickets: Shelby, 724-549-1601.
Arnold
Saturday: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will feature the John Melnick in concert at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.
Saturday: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will sell pierogi and cookies from 9 a.m. to noon in the church hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Cost: frozen potato and cheese or sauerkraut pierogi, $11 per dozen; cookies, $5 to $12 per dozen depending on the variety.
Brackenridge
Sunday: The Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Band Together Pittsburgh will host an Open Mic event and Christmas party at 2 p.m. in the social hall at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Microphones, keyboards, guitars, amps and percussion instruments will be available. No music experience is required. Public welcome.
Dec. 23: A replenishment blood drive for Terry Spale will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or Dawn Spale at 724-224-2224 or dspale@alleghenyhealth.com or visit vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code Z0021156.
Fawn
Wednesday: A free introduction to fly fishing class will be offered at 7 p.m. at Millerstown United Methodist Church, 2830 Thompson Road. Must be at least 12 years old. Details: Greg Mix, 724-882-0940.
Harrison
Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.
Sunday: A holiday bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, Natrona Heights. Doors open at noon. Cost: $20 for a basic package. The kitchen will be open.
Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $6; younger than 6, $3.
Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a seminar, “The Basics of Email,” at 1 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Seating is limited. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or the calendar section at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Dec. 18: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program, “Holidays Around the World,” at 1 p.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children who are at least in kindergarten will celebrate holiday traditions from around the globe with Bright Star Theatre and make a craft. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: visit the calendar section at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Kiski Township
Dec. 23: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for baked goods from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, raisin and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $10; pecan pie and nut logs, $12.50; 6 ½-inch banana and cranberry orange bread, $7.50. Paid order deadline: Saturday. Pick-up: Dec. 23. Orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812.
Leechburg
Thursday: A free Polar Express movie night will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and enjoy the movie and hot chocolate. Reservations required by Saturday. Reservations: stop in at the library.
Lower Burrell
Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The jewelry room will be open. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or 5 for $1. Follow us on Facebook.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Magic Moments band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Manor
Saturday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor a paint party fundraiser at 2 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Cost: $35, includes supplies, apron and refreshments. Proceeds benefit the center’s educational programming. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-763-6316 or visit the Scheduled Events tab at artpartypittsburgh.com.
New Kensington
Today: Valley Points YMCA will host a Christmas Girls’ Night Out from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for girls in first through sixth grades at the YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. Cost: $15 each; $5 each additional sibling; includes pizza, crafts, games and swimming. Space is limited to 20 girls. Reservations required by noon today. Reservations: stop in at the YMCA.
Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will give special treats to all customers. The Closet offers clothing for all members of the family and gifts are available in the Christmas shop. Donations of clean, gently-used winter clothing welcome during operating hours.
Saturday: A holiday craft fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Kensington Arts Center, 950 Fifth Ave. Free admission. Sponsored by the New Ken Downtown Partnership.
Dec. 16: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for a Christmas sweets sale. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at the church, 1150 Leishman Ave. Items and prices: sweet bread, $4 per loaf; baklawa, $12 per 10-piece wedge; and sambosic, $2 each. Order deadline: today. Orders: 724-337-3918.
Jan. 8: A spaghetti dinner to benefit lung cancer patient Chris Ploski and his wife Emily will be at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Gift basket donations are being accepted for a silent auction. Details: Davis, 412-378-6296 or the Eagles, 724-335-7811.
Parks
Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night for members and guests from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Details: 724-845-2390.
Dec. 20: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul Highfield Lutheran Church, 1595 Dime Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Plum
Saturday: Plum Community Center will host a winter bingo to benefit Plum EMS and the community center at noon at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and early birds start at noon.There will be specials, a $500 jackpot, a lotto raffle tree and food for sale. Admission: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; early birds separate. Tickets: 412-795-2330 or stop in at the center.
Springdale
Wednesday: A craft class to make a fabric Christmas tree will be at 1 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Reservations required. For a materials list, visit springdalepubliclibrary.org. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Saturday: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will have its annual Christmas cookie sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. There will be homemade cookies, mix and match options and cookie trays. The Clothing Closet will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.
Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.
Upper Burrell
Dec. 24: Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company and Vigilant Hose Company of Port Vue are sponsoring a $15,000 cash raffle. Winning number will be the Dec. 24 Pa. Lottery Pick 4 number. Cost: $20 for eight numbers. Tickets: send a private message on the company Facebook page.
Vandergrift
Today: Vandergrift Public Library and Kiski Area Youth Network will host a free Teen Afterhours gathering from 6 to 10 p.m. for students in sixth through 12th grade at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Teens can enjoy food, games and friends with adult supervision. Reservations required. Reservations: vandergriftpubliclibrary.org/programs/after-hours. Details: 724-568-2212.
Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Break the Bank: $2,100; $500 must-go jackpot.
Washington Township
Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
West Deer
Saturday: Deer Lakes Band Boosters will sponsor a craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school, 163 East Union Road. Admission: $1; 4 and younger, free; includes one ticket for the basket raffle. There will be a bake sale, an opportunity for photos with Santa and concessions. The middle school band will perform at 11 a.m. and the high school band will perform at noon. Proceeds benefit the band program.
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